Cañon City Police Department issues warrant for James Brewer

The Cañon City Police Department issued an arrest warrant Friday afternoon for a man who was the subject of a manhunt Thursday, leading some Fremont County schools to issue a lock-out.

James Brewer, 41, allegedly went into his estranged wife's house in the 800 block of Candlewood Drive and sliced up her bed, broke CDs and pictures and slashed the seats in her van. The CCPD said officers responded to the residence at 8:50 a.m. They said Brewer reportedly stole six guns and already had three on him.

On Thursday, Cañon City Middle School, McKinley Elementary School and the Florence-Penrose schools were placed in the secured status because Brewer's children attend those schools. School officials said the lock-out was for preventative measures only, and there was no reason to believe the suspect would visit the schools. School resource officers also visited the schools.

Capt. Don Pinover of the Fremont County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that Brewer's vehicle was located on the west side of Cañon City near the Arkansas River, but Brewer has not yet been located.

Anyone who may have information pertinent to this case is asked to call the CCPD at 276-5600 or contact Crime Stoppers at 275-STOP (7867); e-mail tipsubmit.com or text Crime Stoppers at 274637. If texting, start text with: tips680.

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